When it comes to weight loss, our mentality is often driven by diet culture telling us we have to hit a certain number on a scale or a target BMI. Getting caught up in this societal construct of fitting a certain size or looking a certain way can end up completely consuming our life. Especially problematic for women, obsessive thoughts about a “goal weight” can occupy every part of your mind, influence your mood, and mean you’re not showing up the way you want to. You become so ingrained in diet mentality and losing that last ten pounds, that if your goal weight isn’t reached, you feel like a failure.That’s why I invited internist and obesity medicine physician Dr Sasha High, to discuss why not setting a goal weight might just be the most loving thing you ever do.Connect with Dr. Sasha High: You can find her on Youtube, Instagram, Tik Tok, visit her website, or listen to her on the High on Life Podcast.ResourcesFollow Alex Light on Instagram (Body Confidence)Follow Lyndi Cohen aka The Nude Nutritionist on Instagram Quotes"When we’re treating obesity as a chronic medical condition, we’re looking at how we can improve this person’s health, function, mental health, and really support them in living their best life. It may not be at all realistic for them ever to reach a ‘normal’ or healthy’ BMI and so we really have to drop these artificial targets. We mistakenly believe that we have the ability to manipulate our bodies down to a number.” -Sasha High MD “If you have body dysmorphia or body dissatisfaction, that is a separate thing from weight loss and weight loss doesn't fix it.” -Sasha High MDAudio stamps02:51 - Dr. High tells us more about who she is and who she helps.04:54 - We hear Dr. High’s thoughts on having a strategy with patients to find a “goal weight”. 08:42 - Dr. Rentea and Dr. High discuss the impact of the ‘last ten pounds’ conversation.11:38 - Dr. Rentea asks Dr. High to talk about the issue of people on anti-obesity medications facing negative thoughts about their body again. 15:22 - Dr. High and Dr. Rentea reflect on the issue of food thoughts reappearing a few months down the line when taking anti-obesity medication.19:36 - Dr. High shares how she prefers to work with people when it comes to balancing medications and mindset work.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com